Oracle CEO buys Hawaiian Island

Billionaire Larry Ellison, the 3rd richest American according to Forbes, has purchased Lanai which is the 6th largest Hawaiian island.

At $500,000,000 it was quite a steal considering it breaks down to a tiny 0.13 cents a square foot. A great 500 million USD investment by the Oracle CEO.

Lanai is a destination of untouched tranquility, relaxation and tranquility. A golfers paradise, no distraction or hustle and bustle like Oahu.

This romantic island is a true getaway, though they also have a Four Seasons five star hotel.

The rich get richer. Congratulations, Mr. Ellison on obtaining Hawaii’s most enticing island. Well played sir and Aloha.

The Scream Sold $107 Million

Edvard Munch 1895 painting The Scream sold for a world record $107 Million when Tobias Meyer dropped the hammer at Sotheby’s New York.

The final selling price was $119,922,500 when including the 12% premium paid to Sotheby’s, and is the highest price ever paid for a work of art sold at auction.

The global art market is alive and well as billionaires need a place to invest fiat paper money

The Scream was inspired by Munch in 1892 when he was walking beside an Oslo, Norway fjord and he sensed an infinite scream passing through nature.

Edvard Munch was so inspired he painted four different The Scream’s. This Petter Olsen owned version is the only one available for sale.

NFL Draft 2012 Andrew Luck #1

The 2012 NFL Draft #1 pick has all-world Stanford QB Andrew Luck taking his talents to Indianapolis. All top 6 first round picks appear solid.

1 Colts – Andrew Luck QB    2 Redskins – Robert Griffin III QB   3 Browns – Trent Richardson RB

4 Vikings – Matt Kalil OT   5 Jaguars – Justin Blackmon WR   6 Cowboys – Morris Claiborne CB

Great pickup at #25 by the Patriots with Dont’a Hightower. Well played by the Rams at #14 Michael Brockers plus two #1 picks.

This video brought back memories of the greatest draft in NFL history by one team in one season,with an unprecedented 4 Hall of Famers in 1974.

The honor goes to the Pittsburgh Steelers in selecting WR Lynn Swann, LB Jack Lambert, WR John Stallworth and Center Mike Webster.

Best of success everyone.

 

Kim Kardashian can’t Sleep Tonight

Kim Kardashian can’t sleep tonight. Stop the presses.

A topless Kim Kardashian in pink satin panty lingerie tweeted that she couldn’t sleep.

I’m shocked. I’m shocked, i tell you. Kim Kardashian is baring her breasts once again with the Kardashian Lingerie Collection for Sears launch underway.

Show me the money. Making untold millions of Dollars, Kim Kardashian is one smart marketer.

Girl Scout cookies

Selling Girl Scout cookies helps girls realize their full potential and become strong, confident and resourceful citizens.

Girl Scouts learn life skills and are able to realize their goals. Customers get a great product and get to support girls in their own community.

Girl Scout Cookie Program develops five essential life skills:

•Goal setting •Decision making •Money management •People skills •Business ethics

A Girl Scout who learns these skills will have what it takes for success in her career.

Someone who can set goals and meet deadlines.

Someone who works well with others. Someone who understands customers and what they want.

Someone who can influence others. Someone who is honest, trustworthy and reliable.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts with the new Girl Scout cookie – Savannah Smiles.

These lemon-wedge cookies are dusted in powdered sugar and burst with lemon flavor.

Girl Scouts 1912-2012.

French Underwear Shoppers Strip for Free Clothes

100 French shoppers stripped to their underwear in Lyon, France to win free clothes at a Desigual winter sale promotion.

I see your underpants.

Consumers will do almost anything for a free bargain.

Capitalism Works Peter Schiff

Capitalism works says Peter Schiff. It’s unfortunate that you have the central bank giving capitalism a bad name and fueling class warfare.

Average Americans are getting poorer. The value of their wages and savings is being destroyed by the government and federal reserve.

Wealth redistribution scheme Video:

The US has the highest corporate tax rate in the world while Fortune 100 companies write the loopholes and they pay no tax, 0 or 2.5% tax.

“ Capitalism works everywhere it’s tried. Socialism prevents capitalism from working. Inflation is the most vicious form of taxation.

Prices are rising because the government is printing money. Your purchasing power is being robbed.” – Peter Schiff.

Best Burger in America

The 2010 Zagat fast food survey for best franchise burger rated Five Guys Burger, #1 in America over West Coast beloved In-N-Out Burger.

East Coast based Five Guys Burger and Fries defines the new fresh in fast food. Their burgers are cooked up juicy and well done.

Speaking of fast, Tommys serves up a world class Chili Burger in record time.

Fat Burger, baby. Not interested in a $6 burger? For value shoppers, $1 will get you an edible fast food burger at Burger King or Wendy’s.

If you’re talking east coast, you’re  talking NYC. Roey Hershkovitz video touring five of the best gourmet burger locations in New York City.

At Rare Bar & Grill it’s burger time.

So delicious. Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe from Little Owl:

INGREDIENTS  •1 pound ground beef brisket  •1 pound ground short rib  •4 slices American cheese  •8 slices precooked bacon  •4 homemade buns  •Lettuce  •Tomato, sliced  •Purple onion, sliced  •Pickles  •Ketchup  •1.5 tablespoons madras curry powder  •1.5 tablespoons cayenne pepper  •Sea Salt  •Pepper

DIRECTIONS  1.In a small bowl, mix curry powder, cayenne, 1/2 tablespoon cracked black pepper and 1.5 tablespoons sea salt until combined; set aside.  2.Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.  3.In a large mixing bowl, mix brisket and short rib until blended; season with salt and pepper. Separate into four balls and flatten into 3/4-inch thick patties. Season both sides of each patty with spice mixture.

4.Place patties on hot grill or grill pan, cooking for approximately three minutes per side for medium-rare, four minutes per side for medium; top burgers with 2 slices bacon and cover with cheese during the last minute of cooking. Grill buns, turning over once with tongs, until toasted. Cover the burger with the top bun.

5.Layer bottom bun with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and red onion before adding the burger and top bun from the grill. Serve immediately.  6.Serve ketchup and extra pickles on the side for those who want it.